Every spring, a notion creeps into the back of Zack Greinke’s mind. He knows, based on the results of his decorated career, that it is not rational. He seems to know he should ignore it. But the Diamondbacks’ ace can’t help but worry there might be something to it.
“Every year, I get nervous that it’s not working good enough and that it’s not going to come fast enough,” Greinke said. “Same thing this year. I think it’s going to be ready, but in the back of my mind I’m always a little nervous that it’s not actually going to be there and be ready by the time the season starts.